B.C. amendment will stop employers from asking for ‘unnecessary’ sick notes
Changes to British Columbia’s employment standards legislation to no longer allow employers to require sick notes for short term absences are welcome after a decade…
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How employers can alleviate employee burnout amid global economic volatility
Amid global economic volatility contributing to reduced hiring, rising rates of employee burnout aren’t surprising, says Tara Parry, director of permanent placement services at Robert…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 17, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 09:00
Majority of Canadian employers planning to benchmark benefits plan to remain competitive: survey
The majority (91 per cent) of Canadian employers are planning to benchmark their benefits plan against market practices to remain competitive, with half (49 per…
- By: Staff
- April 16, 2025 April 11, 2025
- 09:00
40% of Canadian employees under constant stress: survey
Two-fifths (40 per cent) of Canadian employees say they feel constantly stressed out, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. The survey, which polled roughly…
- By: Staff
- April 15, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 15:00
Survey finds prolonged unemployment impacting workers’ skills, mental health
Extended periods of unemployment are impacting workers’ skills and mental health while making it more difficult for employers to fill open roles, according to a…
- By: Staff
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 15:00
64% of ‘sandwich generation’ employees have experienced depression, anxiety: report
Two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employees in the ‘sandwich generation’— defined as those who are caring for young children and ageing parents — say…
- By: Staff
- April 14, 2025 April 10, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on a survey that found four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
- By: Staff
- April 4, 2025 April 3, 2025
- 09:00
Auto features in DC pension plans supporting employee financial wellness, retirement readiness: report
The use of automatic features in U.S. defined contribution pension plans is supporting employee financial well-being and retirement readiness, according to a new report by…
- By: Staff
- April 3, 2025 March 31, 2025
- 15:00
How Dufferin County is minimizing microaggressions in the workplace
While microaggressions — intentional or unintentional verbal or nonverbal acts toward a person that reinforces stereotypes — are unfortunately common in many workplaces, the municipal…
- By: Brooke Smith
- April 3, 2025 April 2, 2025
- 09:00
Employees reporting less collaboration, more confrontation from colleagues: survey
Roughly a third of employees say their colleagues are less collaborative (29 per cent) and more confrontational (28 per cent) compared to three years ago,…
- By: Staff
- April 1, 2025 March 31, 2025
- 15:00
Survey finds 27% of Canadian employees say financial stress impacts productivity
Two-thirds (65 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re stressed about their finances and a quarter (27 per cent) say this stress impacts their productivity…
- By: Staff
- April 1, 2025 April 1, 2025
- 09:00
How managers, employees can increase their ‘adaptability quotient’ in an unpredictable world
People leaders who are looking to improve their ‘adaptability quotient’ amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war can draw upon lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic,…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 1, 2025 March 31, 2025
- 09:00
Survey finds four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave
Half (51 per cent) of employers say mental-health leaves of absence are increasing and four in 10 employees said they’ve taken a leave of absence…
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2025 March 25, 2025
- 09:00
All generations of employees embracing flexible work since start of pandemic: survey
While generation Z and millennial employees report the highest levels of satisfaction from flexible working arrangements, employees across all generations have increasingly embraced flexible work…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 27, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 09:00
2025 Workplace Benefits Awards to open on March 31
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is…
- By: Benefits Canada
- March 27, 2025 March 25, 2025
- 09:00
Nestle, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains
The union representing workers at Nestle’s London, Ont. ice cream production facility ratified a new three-year agreement that includes pension and benefits gains. The agreement…
- By: Staff
- March 24, 2025 March 21, 2025
- 09:00
How employers can manage employee expectations amid shifting workplaces, duties
When Nikelle Inman started a new job coaching first-generation college students, she looked forward to meeting with them one-on-one to talk about how to surmount…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- March 21, 2025 March 21, 2025
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers can support employees’ mental health amid the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past…
- By: Staff
- March 21, 2025 March 20, 2025
- 09:00
Survey finds disconnect between U.K. employers, employees over impact of benefits plans
While two-thirds (67 per cent) of U.K. employers say their benefits package has had a positive impact on the overall well-being of employees, fewer than…
- By: Staff
- March 20, 2025 March 20, 2025
- 15:00
CIA supporting retirement readiness with new employer resources
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is supporting employers with a new resource that focuses on the importance of early and proactive retirement planning. The resource…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 19, 2025 March 18, 2025
- 09:00
76% of CAP sponsors prioritizing employee financial resilience, retirement readiness: survey
Three-quarters (76 per cent) of Canadian capital accumulation plan sponsors say employees’ financial resilience and retirement readiness are the main reasons they’re modernizing their plan,…
- By: Staff
- March 19, 2025 March 18, 2025
- 09:00
Only 45% of Canadian employees satisfied with employer’s benefits plan: survey
Fewer than half (45 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re satisfied with their employer’s benefits plan, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. The…
- By: Staff
- March 18, 2025 March 14, 2025
- 09:00
Communication of benefits, transparency keys to supporting employee mental-health amid tariff dispute: expert
Amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., employers can support employee mental health by reminding them of available mental-health benefits and being…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 17, 2025 March 14, 2025
- 09:00
Survey finds 85% of employers believe workplace friendships support increased employee retention
Friendship among employees can yield several benefits for employers, including supporting their attraction and retention strategies, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll…
- By: Staff
- March 14, 2025 March 12, 2025
- 15:00
Why you should hire an onsite counsellor
The cumulative cost of mental illness is estimated to reach $2.5 trillion by 2041, according to a report by the Centre for Addiction and Mental…
- By: Brooke Smith
- March 14, 2025 March 12, 2025
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